Requesting advice
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: NE South Carolina
^^^
Hmm they will Roll On The Floor Laughing!
Yep some of us live where you can drive a Vette all year round! The C8 is in high demand and lots of folks with money who want one now!
Hmm they will Roll On The Floor Laughing!
Yep some of us live where you can drive a Vette all year round! The C8 is in high demand and lots of folks with money who want one now!
Last edited by JerryU; Dec 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM.
Race Director
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From: Bergen county NJ
ROBert you are asking for an opinion. I would never pay over msrp for a new car much less a preowned one.
fabulous ownership exoerience yet I would never pay over msrp even for a new c8 much less a preowned one.
good luck deciding what you want to do. Its your money.
fabulous ownership exoerience yet I would never pay over msrp even for a new c8 much less a preowned one.
good luck deciding what you want to do. Its your money.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Southern NJ
I have a hard enough time justifying paying msrp, let alone $10,000 more. The C8 will be discounted once supply catches up with demand. Most likely later in the 2022 model year or 2023. So then there is the time / value and what it's worth to you. Are you actually going to drive it and enjoy it enough to justify the money you are throwing out the window or will it be a garage queen and just be a trophy for your success? As others have mentioned in the posts before mine, only you can answer these questions and justify based on your financial situation and burning desire to have the car now vs waiting until later.
Last edited by direct007; Dec 29, 2020 at 12:03 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
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At 2000 miles the valve springs have either been replaced or are ok. Most failed with less then 500 miles and some right on the dealers lot. It's your call, is a year of extra ownership worth 10k it is to many. Don't count on a June delivery as many have also mentioned, dealer has no control that far out!!!
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Central PA
Do you have the disposable money and do you want the 2020? 2,000 miles is nothing. Have them replace the springs before you take delivery.
Or do you want to wait for the 2021?
It's up to you - your decision only.
Or do you want to wait for the 2021?
It's up to you - your decision only.
Last edited by drfcolt; Dec 29, 2020 at 01:13 PM.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2020
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From: East Coast Traveler
Local Chevrolet dealership GM has purchased a used C8 with 2k miles on it, now for sale in showroom. Loaded, msrp 89,800. Selling for 10k over msrp. Research shows build date is during value spring issue. I understand the 2021 models are already being delivered. I can get on the list for an allocation, and build my own 2021. Possible delivery 6 2021. My build would be very similar to the 2020 in the showroom. I feel like the window is closing or closed on the 2020 mark ups! Forum advise please.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2020
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From: Florida
Without question, wait. Order what you want for a better price plus the little extra you get with the 2021. You also don't know how those first 2K miles were driven.
Use the waiting months to save more $ for a larger down payment. The anticipation will also give you a better appreciation for your custom car.
Use the waiting months to save more $ for a larger down payment. The anticipation will also give you a better appreciation for your custom car.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Since you ask... NO way as far as I'm concerned. Who knows anything about the car or its previous owner(s). You've waited this long, you can do longer. There will always be another, one way or another. 
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Arnold Maryland
Placed my deposit yesterday with Criswell they guesstimate 14 mos. That's not an issue for me I am wondering at that time period could I possibly be getting a 2022, since the 21's are starting to roll out now, seems the 2021's could be sold out as far as ordering from this point going forward
Melting Slicks
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A bottle of Moet in, that Russian hooker looks pretty good.... but 3 weeks later, that $3,600 charge on your corporate expense account looks pretty bad....
If you are Charlie Sheen, you shrug it off as a "business expense"...
If you're Joe Blow, you've got lots of "splan'in" to do Lut-zy...
If you are Charlie Sheen, you shrug it off as a "business expense"...
If you're Joe Blow, you've got lots of "splan'in" to do Lut-zy...